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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.44, 216.15 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.44, 216.15 and 92.42 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.44 : 216.15 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.44/216.15 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.44x = 216.15 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.44x = 19,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976.12/144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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